ATTRACTIONS MOUNT DELANEY QLD

The Woodford Visitor Information Centre is located right beside the water tower in Archer Street Woodford. The volunteers are always ready to assist travellers and have a range of maps, brochures, fact sheets and lots of local knowledge. The volunteers are also tour guides for bus groups visiting the region. Call in to find out more....

When the beaches are too busy and you want to escape the crowds, Rocky Hole in the Moreton Bay Region hinterland is the place to go. Etched into the natural contours of Mount Mee, this swimming hole is easily accessed, just a short 200 metres from the car park. Home not only to a beautiful waterfall, but an adorable timber swing. The water can become quite deep in areas, however, there are shallows spots perfect for the little ones to frolic and play, collecting pebbles or watching for small fish. Only accessible by 4WD. For your safety, Queensland National Parks advises to take care near waterholes, never dive or jump into the water and take care on wet and slippery rocks....

Overlooking the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains, Mount Mee is approximately 90 minutes drive north west of Brisbane and is part of the beautiful D'Aguilar Range. The delightfully bohemian village of Woodford is just 10 minutes drive to the north. From on top of Mount Mee, expansive and picturesque views of seaside Caloundra and pristine Moreton Bay can be savoured. The Mount Mee Forest Reserve contains huge expanses of rainforest and eucalypt forest and includes many picturesque bushwalks and four wheel drive tracks. Clear water creeks, lush rainforest canopies and stunning views make the Reserve a perfect place to unwind and get back to nature. Bushwalkers can explore beautiful, open forests, scribbly gum forests, rainforest remnants, hoop pine plantations and cascading rainforest creeks. For an extra challenge, hike the Somerset trail and be rewarded with glorious views of Somerset and Wivenhoe Lakes. History buffs can inspect the remains of an antique sawmill and take the Piccabeen Palm walk to learn about the area's forestry and logging history. The area has a number of good camping spots with toilets, barbecues and firewood provided. Camping and four wheel drive permits are required. With its rich volcanic soil and good rainfall, this area is also known for its coffee growing and wonderful variety of local cheeses. These gastronomic delights can be savoured at the local restaurants and eateries. Several charming bed-and-breakfasts offer accommodation on Mount Mee with further accommodation options to be found at nearby Dayboro and Woodford....

Nestled in eucalypt woodland, Neurum Creek Camping grounds is located on the eastern side of Mount Mee, in D’Aguilar National Park. Off grid compared to other local spots, with thirteen allocated sites, these campgrounds are only accessible by 4WD via the turn off from Neurum Creek Road. RV’s and camper trailers are prohibited at Neurum Creek Campgrounds, making it a swag, tent, roof top or slide on 4WD camper only. Each of the thirteen camp sites at Neurum Creek has a single allocated parking spot, fire pit and access to a water tap with rainwater. Firewood is not provided and chopping wood in the National Park is prohibited, so bring your own supply....

The Somerset Trail in Mount Mee offers hikers a clearly signposted trek through open-forest, pine-forest and pockets of rainforest which should take no more than 3 to 4 hours to complete at a leisurely pace. It is suitable for children who've been on bushwalks before and who have a reasonable level of fitness. Things you need to know: - Classification: Easy - Distance – 13 kilometre return - Circuit or looped trail - Time - 3 to 4 hours - Signposted - Well-maintained - Take drinking water (there are no drinking taps along the Brisbane bushwalks trail) - Bring energy snacks, a hat and sunscreen - Picnic and toilet facilities at The Gantry Day Use Area, not on the trail - Comfortable walking boots/shoes - This trail is mostly up a slight incline and like all rainforest walks, sections can be a bit slippery after rainfall - No domestic pets are allowed - Horses, Four Wheel Drives and Trail Bikes are allowed on certain tracks which cross Somerset Trail...

Bellthorpe National Park is at the southern end of the Conondale Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Experience rugged bush land with rainforest, waterfalls and scenic creeks. Escape the hustle and bustle and relax over a picnic in the Stony Creek day-use area. You'll find a rugged landscape of open forest and rainforest with many small waterfalls, creek cascades and a rock pool. Look for frogs and lizards around the rock pools, and see how many forest bird species you can identify. The park is home to a large number of plant species and a haven for many endangered and threatened animals. There are no formal walking tracks however bushwalkers and birdwatchers can use the SEQ horseriding trail network or stop at numerous creek crossings on the forest roads to explore and admire the scenery of this remote area. Remember these roads are shared with horse riders, mountainbike riders and four-wheel drivers. You need to be self-sufficient in this park. Image credits: Jodie Bray...